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Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
By:Lvacgar
Date: 3/13/2012, 9:50 pm

: It might be worth checking out this one, it is designed with big
: bast**ds in mind.

: And I would think you fall into the that category.

: It has a rounded hull section, which will take more stitching, but
: which should also give forgiving handling in rough seas.

: I have a boat of similar dimensions ( a Nimrod 2 - strip built )
: and it gets plenty of use. It is just great for huge guys for
: normal use, while also being a big forgiving stable platform for
: nervous beginners of normal stature and girth.

: http://www.watersdancing.com/Solace-18XL.shtml

: I am not sure if they sell as a kit only, or if they would sell you
: just the plans. Also it is Canadian $

: Etienne

I resemble that remark! I do like the design and agree it would be ideal. They do now sell to US residents but state they sell kits only. I will inquire about plan sales though. I got Pygmy's catalog today, and noticed they sell predominantly kits, with plans to two or so older designs. I admit to knowing nothing about the economics of this industry but there must be good reasons for avoiding plans sales...

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/11/2012, 11:31 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL) *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 3/11/2012, 12:20 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
JOHN LASKY -- 3/12/2012, 11:23 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/13/2012, 9:57 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/13/2012, 9:50 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Etienne Muller -- 3/14/2012, 4:56 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/18/2012, 12:32 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Etienne Muller -- 3/18/2012, 3:39 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/19/2012, 6:38 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
John Abercrombie -- 3/11/2012, 1:32 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/13/2012, 10:08 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
John Abercrombie -- 3/14/2012, 12:20 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/18/2012, 12:26 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? Edging *PIC*
John Abercrombie -- 3/18/2012, 6:36 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? Edging
John Abercrombie -- 3/18/2012, 6:38 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? Edging
Lvacgar -- 3/19/2012, 6:26 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Bill Hamm -- 3/19/2012, 2:52 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/19/2012, 6:28 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Bill Hamm -- 3/20/2012, 2:12 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
George in Va -- 3/14/2012, 11:38 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/18/2012, 11:48 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Mike Savage -- 3/18/2012, 3:34 pm
Shearwater Baidarka
Kenneth Sutherland -- 3/14/2012, 9:21 pm
Re: Shearwater Baidarka
Lvacgar -- 3/18/2012, 11:41 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Andrew Sommer -- 3/18/2012, 3:01 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/19/2012, 6:12 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Andrew Sommer -- 3/19/2012, 8:48 am
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 3/19/2012, 8:31 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Kirk Briggs -- 3/30/2012, 9:02 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Lvacgar -- 4/9/2012, 10:01 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Kirk Briggs -- 4/11/2012, 8:41 pm
Re: S&G: Merganser or Baidarka? (Sarasota, FL)
Kirk Briggs -- 4/11/2012, 8:43 pm